Cars with 4x4 and a long (2m+) load bay - what do you suggest?

I'm looking for a car with a long load bay for moving large, long items and 4x4 for getting across muddy fields. I need more ground clearance than the average estate, and a large, long load area at least...

Is the Qashqai 1.6DCI suitable for 12,000 miles a year, and if not can you recommend a petrol alternative?

One of the cars you have suggested is the Qashqai 1.6DCI, which I understand has a good diesel engine. However, as I stated in my query, I only do 12,000 miles a year and I have read (only yesterday in...

Does my Nissan X-Trail have a DPF and dual mass flywheel, and is it likely to give problems?

I have an 2005 2.2 DCI Nissan X-Trail, 50,000 miles. Does it have the potentially ruinous components of a diesel particulate filter and a dual mass flywheel? Having read your column I am thinking of selling...

Where could my friend sell her Nissan X-Trail which has been converted to take a wheelchair?

A few months ago, a friend bought a 2009 Nissan X-Trail Aventura petrol automatic, which has been converted to take a wheelchair in the back for her husband. There are still four seats although the two...

Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Can you answer my questions about the Porsche Boxster?

I’m confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche. Test-drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling. Unsure about a number...

Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with?

Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available) with a very positive attitude. We wanted this car....

Thanks for recommending satnav-updates.com for my Primera's satnav system.

Thank you very much for the website: www.satnav-updates.com. I have received the 2011 SatNav DVD within two days. My 2005 Primera T-SPEC has now, for the first time, an up-to-date DVD. This is a great...

Carpet and upholstery not up to scratch

I have a base model Note which I use for carrying wood and rubbish etc. as well as passengers. Why is the quality of carpet provided such rubbish? It is no more than a piece of felt. All sawdust and...

A first car for an older driver

I have a friend who plans to start to drive but she is not a teenager. What would you recommend as a first car, to be cheap to buy and insure? A used car is in mind as budget is limited.